Myles Turner called out Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks on recent podcast

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Myles Turner called out Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks on recent podcast

Myles Turner called out Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks on recent podcast

The big move that the Milwaukee Bucks made last summer was to acquire former Indiana Pacers star Myles Turner to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Myles Turner called out Giannis Antetokounmpo, Bucks on recent podcast

The big move that the Milwaukee Bucks made last summer was to acquire former Indiana Pacers star Myles Turner to play alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo.

When the Milwaukee Bucks made their big offseason splash last summer, the acquisition of former Indiana Pacers star Myles Turner seemed like a perfect fit alongside Giannis Antetokounmpo. But as the season unfolded, things didn't quite go according to plan.

The Bucks not only missed the postseason but also parted ways with head coach Doc Rivers. Now, with Antetokounmpo's name once again swirling in trade rumors, Turner isn't holding back about his experience in Milwaukee.

During a recent appearance on the Game Recognize Game podcast alongside two-time WNBA Finals MVP Breanna Stewart, Turner offered some candid criticism of his former teammate.

"Giannis. Giannis is going to show up whenever he wants, really," Turner said. "I think that this kind of just came with the territory. Once I saw it was going down, I was like, 'Hey man, more power to you. They ain't going to fine you. Do what you do.'"

But Turner didn't stop there. He revealed that tardiness was a recurring issue across the team, with players frequently showing up late for film sessions and even team flights. In fact, Turner admitted he eventually stopped arriving until an hour after the plane was scheduled to depart, knowing it wouldn't leave on time anyway.

With the Bucks recently hiring former Memphis Grizzlies head coach Taylor Jenkins to replace Rivers, the team's culture could see a significant shift—whether that includes Antetokounmpo or not remains to be seen.

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